RCN briefings
Policy briefings, parliamentary briefings and consultation responses on the issues that matter to nursing staff
The RCN works with government, think tanks and other stakeholders to ensure the voice of nursing is heard. You can get involved in policy development by taking part in surveys, workshops, seminars and briefings.
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2 Mar 2016
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Stage 3 debate Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. and care) (Scotland) Bill
RCN Scotland supports the introduction of a ‘Duty of Candour’, however, we still have very serious reservations around the offence of ill-treatment and wilful neglect. We accept, however, that the offence will be created and look forward to the discussions around the type of education, training and support that health and care professionals receive.
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2 Mar 2016
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING Health debate 2 March 2016
Health and care services are creaking at the seams and while the need to shift care from hospitals to the community is acknowledged, little action appears to have been taken. Difficult decisions need to be taken the community care vision is to become a reality. Different ways of delivering services are needed, as is investment in nursing and other staff to ensure the NHS is put on a sustainable footing for the future whilst meeting the vision for care at home.
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1 Mar 2016
PARLIMENTARY BRIEFING: Health Committee Public Health Inquiry
Written evidence submitted by the Royal College of Nursing (PHP0017)
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28 Feb 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: More than just words…. Follow-on strategic framework for Welsh language services in health, social services and social care
RCN Wales has responded to the Welsh Government consultation More than just words…. Follow-on strategic framework for Welsh language services in health, social services and social care
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26 Feb 2016
BRIEFING: RCN Scotland contribution to the Chief Nursing Officer review of district nursing
RCN Scotland contribution to the Chief Nursing Officer and Scottish Executive Nurse Directors review of district nursing.
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24 Feb 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Professional duty of candour
RCN Wales has responded to the Care Council for Wales consultation on the professional duty of candour
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24 Feb 2016
CONSULTATION RESPONSE: Antimicrobial resistance delivery plan
RCN Wales has responded to the Welsh Government consultation on the antimicrobial resistance delivery plan
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23 Feb 2016
PARLIAMENTARY BRIEFING: Stage 3 Debate: Budget (Scotland)(no.5) Bill
At a time when budgets and resources are stretched, and ever increasing demands are being placed upon Scotland’s health care services, it is imperative that funding decisions are taken in a wholly transparent manner, and that their success can be scrutinised in a meaningful way. We also need to see investment in prevention to demonstrate the Scottish Government’s seriousness about moving care out into the community. We are also calling for a new approach to by the end of 2016 to help our health care services to be sustainable in the future.
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22 Feb 2016
BRIEFING: Frontline Nurse Leadership: An International Perspective
This briefing analyses the experiences of Australia, New Zealand and the United States on the issue of ward leadership, and whether these case studies offer any lessons for the UK around key areas such as: having clear roles and responsibilities, effective succession planning, and ensuring that leaders have realistic workloads.
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22 Feb 2016
Trade Union Bill Lords committee stage briefing
RCN briefing for Committee Stage of the Trade Union Bill in the House of Lords
